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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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